What does a traffic violation without penalty points or fines mean?
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There are four types of speeding violations that are exempt from fines and penalty points. However, this does not mean there is no penalty; instead, an administrative warning is issued, and the involved party must go to the vehicle management office to receive the warning. Below is the relevant information: 1. Relevant laws: According to the "Guidelines for Standardized Handling of Traffic Violations Involving Motor Vehicles Exceeding Speed Limits" issued by the Traffic Management Bureau of the Ministry of Public Security, four types of speeding violations that do not result in consequences will only receive a warning and will not be subject to fines or penalty points. 2. Conditions for exemption from fines and penalty points: Exceeding the speed limit by less than 50% on roads with a speed limit below 60 km/h, driving medium-sized or larger passenger or cargo vehicles, school buses, or hazardous material transport vehicles at speeds less than 10% above the limit on roads other than highways or urban expressways, driving vehicles other than medium-sized or larger passenger or cargo vehicles, school buses, or hazardous material transport vehicles at speeds less than 10% above the limit, and driving on highways at speeds less than 20% below the specified speed limit.
As a seasoned driver with over 20 years of experience, I've encountered quite a few traffic violations that don't result in point deductions or fines. Essentially, these are minor infractions where you only receive a verbal warning or educational guidance without actual penalty points or monetary fines. A common example is slightly exceeding the speed limit in low-speed zones, like driving 35 km/h in a 30 km/h zone without causing danger—if caught, the officer might just give a reminder instead of issuing a penalty. This is known as the 'first-time leniency' policy, where first-time offenders in some areas are given a chance to correct their behavior, encouraging drivers to learn from mistakes rather than just punishing them. Sometimes, it's due to equipment malfunctions or the officer's judgment that the risk was minimal. I find this approach quite humane as it reduces psychological pressure, but it's crucial to take it seriously to avoid repeated offenses leading to escalated penalties. Safe driving is fundamental, and such handling serves as a reminder for everyone to follow the rules.
